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Tuesday, January 26, 2010

8-4-4 Secondary School Scholarships 2010Premier Academy Charitable Trust is awarding Four Scholarships to deserving Kenyans to pursue Secondary School education under the 8-4-4 system in any Registered School in Kenya.

Criteria for Qualification:

To qualify, the applicant must :

1. be a Kenyan citizen 2. have passed the KCPE examinations of November 2009 with a score of 400 and above 3. have secured admission to a Registered Secondary School in Kenya following the 8-4-4 curriculum 4. provide references of good conduct from both the school and an external source such as the local Councillor / Church / Area Chief 5. be unable to meet the expenses, proof of which will be required

Value of Scholarship:

The Scholarship will cover the total fees and other mandatory expenses as laid down by the school offering admission, on an annual basis for the full duration of the course, subject to conditional academic progress of the recipient at the discretion of the Trust.

Application Procedure:

Eligible candidates must submit a handwritten application together with:

1. a certified copy of their KCPE result 2. a letter of recommendation from the Head Teacher of their Primary School 3. a letter of Admission from a Registered Secondary School 4. a contact Telephone Number.

The above should be delivered on or before Thursday, 18th February 2010 by post to:

The Admissions Office,Premier AcademyP.O. Box 39513, 00623Nairobi

Applicants who do not hear from the Trust by Monday, 22nd February 2010 may deem their application unsuccessful.

Head of Finance Employment Opportunity: Alexander Forbes

Alexander Forbes is a leading provider of financial, risk, insurance broking and healthcare solutions in Kenya.

In order to support its fast growing operations and enhancement of shareholder value, the company is seeking to recruit a qualified and result oriented individual to fill the position of

Head of Finance

Reporting to the Group CEO, the purpose of this position is to formulate and implement financial strategies and policies, co-ordinate the financial structures across the respective Alexander Forbes businesses in order to ensure the achievement of business targets, reporting and shareholder value.

Key Responsibilities

* Advise the Board and Management on financial matters * Provide leadership in the formulation and implementation of financial management strategies and policies * Oversee the continuous development and implementation of sound financial management systems * Ensure integrity in financial and management reporting * Manage annual audits, including preparation of financial statements in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards * Implementing continuous financial audit and control systems * Preparing annual budgets, financial plans, feasibility studies and all other financial documents, including forecasts * Reporting and Regulatory compliance * Lead and develop staff in the department

Qualifications, Experience and Skills:

* Bachelors Degree and an accounting qualification (CPA/ACCA/CA). Possession of a Masters Degree will be an added advantage * At least five (5) years experience in financial management, three (3) of which should be at senior management level * Exposure and experience in the use of International Accounting Standards * Well developed IT skills with proficiency in computerised accounting applications and systems

If you believe you are the right candidate for this position (and can clearly demonstrate your ability to meet the criteria given above) and you are interested in a challenging career opportunity with an attractive remuneration package, please submit your application with a detailed CV, stating your current position, current remuneration level, email and telephone contacts, to reach us on or before 26th February 2010 addressed to:

Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, Kampala, UgandaVacancy - Policy Officer Education

Our client, the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands (EKN), Kampala, Uganda is seeking to recruit a Policy Officer Education.

The position of Policy Officer Education falls under the Head of Development Cooperation.

The Policy Officer works in an education cluster that currently consists of 3 policy advisers.

Purpose/Mission:

Support for the primary education sub-sector constitutes an important component of the development cooperation activities of the Netherlands Embassy in Uganda.

Most of the activities are undertaken in partnership with other donors and sectoral stakeholders.

Qualification/Skills:

* A university degree, preferably at master level with an orientation in Development and Education * In depth knowledge of teacher education and training * Knowledge of curriculum and instructional materials processes * Experience with teaching, learning and educational assessment processes * Conversant with educational planning, implementation and monitoring * Familiarity with management and data analysis * Experience with project management * Familiarity with Uganda government systems and Ugandan budgetary procedures, preferably in education, is essential

Principal Accountabilities:

* Work and art as a focal point within the education cluster, * Participate in sector policy dialogue at national level and ensure harmonisation of Dutch development policy on education. * Provide technical input on education matters. * Originate, manage and evaluate project activities and track the budget support provided to the education sector. * Monitor & evaluate sector performance, identify bottlenecks and suggest corrective actions within Education Development Partners (EDP) as well as within the Joint Budget Support Framework. * Initiate and harness inter-sectoral dialogue with MoLC and MOPS and with Civil Society Organisations (CSO). * Promote CSO as well as private sector participation in educational activities at all levels. * Represent EKN at sector meetings on education.

Personal Profile:

The Policy Officer Education is more than just a project-manager but also acts as an advising consultant.

This person is committed to the cause of empowering Ugandans through the provision of quality education; is willing to go an extra mile to achieve his/her objectives; listens to other people's voices; is present without being intrusive; creates consensus without coercing; is knowledgeable and shares knowledge spontaneously; is compassionate and mindful of people's sensitivities.

If you can meet the above qualifications and experience, please send a one page application letter, CV and contacts of 3 professional references.

Family Health International (FHI) Employment OpportunitiesFHI is among the largest and most established nonprofit organizations active in international public health with a mission to improve lives worldwide through research, education, and services in family health.

We are seeking qualified Uganda nationals for an upcoming regional HIV/TB program based in Mbarara, Uganda.

1. Associate Director

The Associate Director for the HIV/TB program will be responsible for project management of a team that will design and implement activities for the HIV/TB projects.

The Deputy Chief of Party will report to the Chief of Party.

Responsibilities

* Overall project management of a team of advisors, IT and operations staff * Set up operational management systems and procedures for Project staff and consortium partners * Project results reporting * Provides technical leadership and management of the project’s technical teams. * Supports the Chief of Party in the overall management and implementation of the program

Position Requirements:

* Masters’ degree in public health, or a related advanced degree; * 7-10 years experience managing staff to implement large scale public health programs and setting up operational systems and procedures for HIV/TB programs * Technical experience in areas of TB and HIV/AIDS prevention, care and treatment * Developing country work experience * Prior experience in a leadership role on USAID-funded projects * Excellent communication skills, demonstrated leadership, and the ability to work collaboratively across management and technical disciplines.

2. Finance and Administration Director

The Finance and Administration (F&A) Director will provide financial leadership to ensure efficient oversight of financial operations, including life of project and core activity budget, and provide ongoing capacity development needs.

The F&A Director will report to the Country Director and interface with USAID/Uganda and program partners as required.

Responsibilities

* Prepares monthly and annual financial reports, including financial status of account activities, with accompanying bank documentation and receipts. * Interpret and apply funding regulations to ensure that all FHI policies and procedures and federal procurement and contracting requirements are met for sub-agreement and subcontracting activities. * Maintain detailed accounting records and ensure accurate book-keeping for the project. * Provide support with the internal audit functions, and provide responses and/or training consistent with the external audit recommendations. * Contribute to the development and review of the FHI overall project budget and the sub-partners’ subagreement budgets. * Maintain financial spreadsheets and databases to track sub-partner obligations and spending. * Participate in financial analysis exercises to determine project burn rates, assess sub-partner spending, and complete the quarterly pipeline tool. * Interface with project sub-partners on pre-award reviews, banking and reimbursement issues, and financial closeouts, including review and (as necessary) provision of guidance to correct their Recipient Monthly Financial Reports * Participate in the preparation of monthly cash flow requests and financial reports for submission to the donor and/or FHI headquarters.

Position Requirements:

* BS/BA in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field and 9 - 11 years relevant work experience; or MBA/MS/MA/MPH and 7 - 9 years of relevant experience * Experience with USAID-funded projects will be an added advantage * Proven skills in management, supervision and leadership * Knowledge of basic accounting including general ledger and automated accounting systems with the use of database spreadsheets * Skills in interpreting financial information and analyzing financial reports.

3. Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Officer

The M&E Officer will provide technical leadership in M&E systems design and implementation, and develop appropriate guidelines to support USAID/Uganda and its Implementing Partners in conducting M&E and reporting results.

Additionally, the M&E Advisor will deliver M&E training, and interface with USAID/Uganda as required. The M&E Advisor will report to the Chief of Party.

Ireland has been providing development assistance to Tanzania since 1979, and the present country strategy focuses assistance in the areas of general budget support, agriculture, health and governance.

This year Ireland’s direct bilateral assistance to Tanzania will be approx €30 million, of which around one third is general budget support (GBS).

The Economic Advisor will be required to provide technical and analytical support to the Embassy on the general budget support programme, including public financial management, and provide economic support and analysis to the other focal areas of health, agriculture and governance. The individual would join a team of six advisors.

Qualifications:

The economist must have:

* a Master’s level education or equivalent in economics with experience working as an Economist; * knowledge of public financial management, public expenditure reviews, fiscal decentralisation and budget support processes; * knowledge and experience of Tanzania and how the budget works from within the government will be an added advantage, and * excellent liaison and communication skills.

Administrative Assistant

The Administrative Assistant shall report to the Head of Administration and shall be responsible for carrying out administrative duties mainly procurement, secretarial and other support as required at the Embassy.

S/he shall also provide support for the provision of day-to-day information technology requirements of the Embassy.

Qualifications:

The Administrative Assistant must have:

* a recognised Bachelor Degree in Public/Business Administration; * training and experience in administration and information technology; * at least three years experience of progressively responsible clerical administrative work; * excellent communication and networking skills, sound judgement and the ability to extract, interpret and present information and data, and * excellent computer skills.

Conditions

The Embassy will offer a comprehensive local salary reflecting the responsibilities of the posts and the successful applicants’ skills and experience.

An initial three year contract will be offered, subject to successful completion of a six month probation period.

The post will be based in the Embassy of Ireland, Dar es Salaam, but successful candidates may also be required to undertake some in-country and international travel.

Application

Please send a cover letter and CV to Embassy of Ireland, PO Box 9612, Dar es Salaam or by email to Rita.Bowen @ dfa.ie not later than 17 February 2010 for the Economic Advisor position and to Deusdedith.Magala @ dfa.ie by 05 February 2010 for the Administrative Assistant position.

Detailed job descriptions for Economic Advisor and Administrative Assistant posts are available on request from Ms. Rita Bowen and Mr. Deusdedith Magala respectively.

Only short listed candidates will be notified.

Canvassing will disqualify.

The Embassy of Ireland is an equal opportunities employer.

Research on Poverty Alleviation (REPOA) Senior Visiting Research FellowsREPOA is a non-profit Non Governmental Organization (NGO), registered under the laws of Tanzania with the key functions of undertaking and facilitating research as well as conducting and coordinating training and promoting dialogue and development of policy for pro-poor growth and poverty reduction.

The Vision of REPOA is to be a leading research institution in the production of knowledge to address development challenges and its overall objective is to contribute to the development of Tanzania by facilitating the creation and use of knowledge.

To achieve both the vision and overall objective, REPOA works hand in hand with various stakeholders which include; the Government of Tanzania (GoT), Civil Society Organizations (CSOs), researchers, research institutions, private sector and various International Development Partners.

The institution envisages a number of medium term goals.

Some of these include;

* To strengthen the capacity of the intellectual resource (of both the producers and users of the knowledge products), * To undertake, facilitate and encourage strategic research, and * To facilitate and stimulate the utilization of research findings and increase the use of evidences-based decision making.

REPOA invites applications from senior academic scholars with extensive research experience (on sabbatical or recently retired), to spend six to twelve months at the institution spearheading research in the areas of ‘Growth and Poverty’, ‘Vulnerability and Social Protection’, Climate Change, Governance, and Service Provision.

Duties and responsibilities

* Design, coordinate and undertake research, covering both theoretical, empirical and policy issues; The final work, to be published locally and internationally, will be widely disseminated. * Facilitate seminars on mentioned research areas. * Work with a team of researchers to build their capacity in conducting research in these areas.

Required Qualifications and Skills

* PhD in Economics or Social Sciences; * Over six years of post PhD research experience in teaching and research specialising in economic, socioeconomic policies and development issues in least developed countries; * Strong capabilities in quantitative analysis; * Excellent communication skills in written and spoken English. Proven ability to share knowledge and being open to sharing experiences with others; * A distinguished record of published work under either of these two areas, and * An extensive professional network.

Conditions

* REPOA will provide travel and an attractive living allowance.

Mode of Application

Qualified applicants are welcome to apply and should send their typed application letter, detailed CV, including two referees to the address below.

REPOA has publications and reports on these research areas within the Tanzanian context which we can provide to interested parties

Research on Poverty Alleviation, REPOA, undertakes and facilitates research, conducts and coordinates training, and promotes dialogue and development of policy for pro-poor growth and poverty reduction.

One of the principle mandates of the Authority is the development of the venture capital and private equity markets in Kenya.

In line with this, the Minister for Finance gazetted the Capital Markets Venture Capital Companies Regulations on September 21, 2007.

The purpose of venture capital and private equity is to meet the funding needs of entrepreneurial companies that do not have the size, assets and operating histories necessary to obtain capital from the money markets.

To encourage growth of venture capital and private equity markets in Kenya and thus deepen the local and regional capital and financial markets in general, the Authority seeks to engage a consultant to carry out research and produce a detailed report that highlights the challenges faced by impact investors looking to invest in early stage ICT ventures in East Africa.

Impact investors invest in ventures where the social impact is high but the financial returns are not sufficiently high to attract market rate private risk capital.

In so doing impact investors can fill an “equity gap” and generate significant social returns.

Further, the consultant is expected to provide substantive details of the sort of impact investing opportunities that exist but are currently falling into an “equity gap” and therefore going un-funded, and propose creative solutions that might overcome these challenges over the medium to long term.

The consultant is expected to present and discuss the findings to a task force composed of local and international impact investing experts.

Objectives of the Assignment

The main objective of this consultancy is to

1. identify the impediments to socially impactful technology investments in the region 2. identify 10-15 possible technology investments that could be attractive to impact investors, and 3. to develop tangible recommendations on steps that could be taken to overcome the existing obstacles to successful impact investing and venture capital in the East African ICT sector.

We believe the achievement of these objectives will go a long way in creating successful impact investing in East Africa’s various economic sectors.

Scope of Work

The consultant(s) will be expected to;

1. Report on the concept and process of undertaking impact investing research within the region; 2. Determine the challenges faced by impact investors looking to invest in early stage ICT ventures in East Africa; 3. Provide substantive details of the sort of impact investing opportunities that exist but are currently falling into an “equity gap” and therefore going unfunded; 4. Propose creative solutions that might overcome these challenges over the medium to long term. 5. Prepare, summarize and disseminate the findings along with clear implementation plan/ matrix with timeframes and discuss them with a panel of experts composed of both local and international professionals. 6. Discuss the findings in a stakeholder’s forum and consider the various views for incorporation into the report and/ or implementation matrix.

The Capital markets Authority (CMA) now invites interested eligible individuals (or teams of individuals) to express their interest on the above assignment.

Interested persons must meet the following minimum criteria:-

1. Demonstrated ability and capacity to undertake the assignment. This should include relevant documentary evidence of past similar accomplishments with appropriate references including client list. 2. Knowledge of the financial services sector with expertise in finance, business planning, and financial deal structuring 3. Experience in facilitating complex meetings with senior level stakeholders for effective resolutions.

The Nile Basin Initiative (NBI) is a partnership of the riparian states of the Nile Basin. The NBI began with a participatory process of dialogue among the riparian states that resulted in the agreement on a shared vision: to "achieve sustainable socio-economic development through the equitable utilization of, and benefit from, the common Nile Basin water resources".

A Strategic Action Program was developed to translate the vision into concrete activities and projects. The Strategic action Program is divided into two major components: the basin-wide Shared Vision Program to build confidence and capacity across the basin, and the Subsidiary Action Programs to initiate concrete investments and action on the ground at sub-basin levels.

The Nile Equatorial Lakes Subsidiary Program (NELSAP):

The countries of the Nile Equatorial Lakes Subsidiary Action Program - Burundi, D.R. Congo, Egypt, Kenya, Rwanda, Sudan, Tanzania, and Uganda - seek to achieve joint action on the ground through cooperative investments that promote poverty alleviation, economic growth, and the reversal of environmental degradation in the sub-basin.

A small NELSAP-Coordination Unit (NELSAP-CU) based in Kigali, Rwanda, in collaboration with the NBI-Secretariat in Entebbe, Uganda, coordinates and facilitates the activities of the program. The NELSAP countries, and especially Rwanda, Burundi and D.R Congo, have integrated efforts to address post conflict challenges in their PRSPs, and are seeking to achieve lasting peace in addition to advancing regional integration through private sector led development.

The NBI Shared Vision Program:

The Nile Basin Initiative (NBI) is a regional partnership, among the basin states of the Nile, which provides a forum for cooperative development of the water resources of the Nile River.

The Shared Vision Program 4SVP), one of the two major Programs within the Nile Basin, is a basin wide, grant funding of collaborative action, exchange of information and training.

SVP includes eight projects, seven of these are thematic projects related to environment, power trade, agriculture, water resources planning and management, applied training, confidence building and stakeholder involvement, and benefit sharing.

SVP is executed by the Secretariat of the Nile Basin (Nile-Sec) on behalf of the Nile Council of Ministers (Nile-COM). An eighth project which provides a coordinating role among the various SVP projects is located at the Nile Basin Initiative Secretariat (Nile-Sec).

Position: Social Development Officer

The Social Development Specialist position is one of several which support the core operational work of the NELSAP.

The Social Development Specialist provides the basic sector and technical expertise specifically on social development issues in the institution, and incumbents contribute to the design and implementation of regional and country-specific sector strategies.

The Specialist performs technical analyses of social or community development operations, participate in or lead operational missions, in particular, those aspects related to social development; establish and maintain the quality of NELSAP's portfolio; provide technical advice to clients and other NELSAP's Units/programs/projects on key social issues, including approaches for dealing with vulnerable groups, gender, youth and other issues; and coordinate consultations with stakeholders and facilitate the dissemination of best practices in design and implementation of social development.

The Specialist will focus on Social Development inputs to regional multi-sector investment projects of the Nile Equatorial Lakes Program (NELSAP) covering DRC, Egypt, Burundi, Rwanda, Kenya, Sudan, Tanzania and Uganda headquartered in Kigali, Rwanda.

The Social Development Specialist will be based in Kigali, Rwanda, but will travel extensively within the NEL Region.

She/he will, among others, will take responsibility and provide senior technical expertise and leadership for the inclusion of relevant social and gender analysis in the NELSAP activities.

Duration and Nature of Appointment

The initial appointment will be for 1 year with a 6-month probation period.

Based on performance, the appointment can be extended on a one-year basis through the completion of the NELSAP-ISP project.

How to apply

Prospective candidates are required to read the detailed qualification requirements, terms of reference for the job and selection criteria from the Nile Basin Website at: www.nilebasin.org or http://nelsap.nilebasin.org before submitting their applications.

Interested applicants are invited to submit a cover letter and CV including date of birth and nationality to the Regional Coordinator, NELSAP Coordination Unit, Kigali-Rwanda by Monday, February 24th , 2010 to email: nelcuvacancy @ nilebasin.org copied to nelcu @ nilebasin.org quoting the job title.

Please note that:

* The shortlist will not contain more than two candidates from any one country * Applications received after the closing date will not be considered * Only those candidates that are short-listed for interviews will be notified * Regional balance in job distribution between the NELSAP member countries will be considered without necessarily compromising merit. * Nile Basin Initiative is an equal opportunity employer. * Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

* The Accountant and Administrative officer manages the Saccos day-to-day activities in collaboration with the SACCO CMC

Required Skills and qualifications

* Bachelors Degree in Commerce-Accounting or Diploma in Cooperative Management and Certified Public Accountant part II * Three years minimum experience with a busy SACCO * Fluent in English and Kiswahili with excellent communication and interpersonal skills. * Computer skills (MS Word, Excel); experience with loan tracking software a plus.

Applications to be sent to the following email address: sacco.accountant @ gmail.com no later than 29th January 2010.

Availability is immediate and only short listed candidates will be contacted.

* Overseas the daily performance of computer systems within the Council. * Assist assigned users in use of computer softwares, including standard office software, website and electronic mails. * Identify and resolve computer operations problems and network configurations. * Perform other responsibilities in line with the above position

Qualifications

* A C+ (plus) and above in "0" level * A minimum of a diploma in information Technology from a reputable institutions * Good knowledge in windows Server, Microsoft Office suits and active directory: Knowledge of Local Authority Intergrated Financial Operations Management Systems (LAIFORMS) will be an added advantage * Experience in computer programming, networking, set up of computer hardware and software * Ability to provide IT training individually and in group based setting. * Highly motivated, dedicated and a team player. At least three years experience in similar position in a reputable organisation * Age limit 21 to 35 years

Salary £11340X£321-£12945x£354-£15069X£399-£16665P.A

The successful candidate will be employed on permanent and pensionable terms and a house allowance of KSH. 12,000.00

Procurement Supplies Officer(Scale 10)

Responsibilities

* To ensure procurement of goods and services is done as per the Public Procurement and disposal Act and regulation. * To ensure proper management of the Council stores and up to date records are maintained * To advise the Council on matters relating to tenders and maintaining proper records of the tenders. * To assist the Council on matters of planning on all Procurement issues as required by the Procurement Act.

Qualifications

* C+ OR Div II and above * A Diploma or Advanced Certificate in Supplies Management from a recognized institution * At least 3 years experience in related fields. * Age limit 35 years and above

Market Inspector I/Market Masters(Scale 10)

Responsibilities

* To be incharge of all Council Markets * Overseeing of revenue collection from Council Markets including plot rents.

Qualifications

* C+ and above * A Diploma or CPA II from a recognized institution * At least 3 years experience in the same field. * Age limit 30 years and above

Salary £11340X£321-£12945x£354-£15069X£399-£16665P.A

The successful candidate will be employed on permanent and pensionable terms and a house allowance of KSH. 12,000.00

Applicants should send a hand written application letter, CV photocopies of certificates and testimonials and day telephone number to the address below, so as to reach him not later than 10th February,2010.

County Council of KwaleP.O Box 4Kwale

Commissioner General (CG) Job: Revenue Authority of BurundiExciting Career Opportunity

Senior Executive Position in East Africa(Re-advertisement)

Ref: BMF/OBR/01

The Burundi Ministry of Finance on behalf of the Government of Burundi is establishing, a new semi-autonomous Office Burundais Des Recettes (OBR) / Revenue Authority of Burundi commencing its initial start-up operations in early 2010 with the support of the UK, Belgium and the World Bank.

In order to ensure that the OBR delivers on its mandate, our clients are seeking to recruit a high calibre, results oriented and self driven professional who will be employed by the Government of Burundi to provide leadership and strategic direction in the position of Commissioner General (CG).

The CG will be a member of the OBR Board reporting to the Chairperson. The establishment of the OBR will support and develop an effective fiscal administration in Burundi in line with the tax, VAT and customs reforms that are currently being implemented, including trade reforms to support Burundi's recent membership of the East African Community.

The ideal candidate will possess a minimum of a Masters Degree and/or professional accounting qualification with at least 15 years senior revenue management experience.

S/he must have a proven track record of reform with major improvements in overall revenue gains with hands-on experience of working in an emerging economy and providing leadership to a diverse professional team across all the revenue disciplines.

The successful candidate must be fluent in French and have a working ability in English.

In accordance with the OBR Law, international expatriate experts only are invited to apply for the position of CG for the initial four year term, with a possibility of one extension period.

This is a challenging and extremely exciting opportunity to establish a revenue authority with a lasting impact. The OBR is an equal opportunities employer and offers an excellent package to attract the right candidate, including resettlement provision to live in Bujumbura.

A detailed job description can be accessed on www.eastafrica.kpmg.com.

If your career aspirations match this exciting opportunity, please write in confidence quoting the reference number on the cover letter on or before Monday, 15 February 2010.

Applications including your curriculum vitae, a working e-mail address, daytime telephone contacts, qualifications, experience, present position, current remuneration, names and addresses of three referees should be sent electronically in PDF file format to:

Executive Selection Division,KPMG East Africa,Nairobi

E-mail: esdtmea @ kpmg.co.ke

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted

Nairobi Restaurant JobsA well established restaurant based in Nairobi is calling for applications for the following positions

* Assistant Chef * Internal Auditor * Head of Stores

Ideal Candidate should be aged 35 yrs, have a Diploma and minimum of 5 years in a related field.

Applicants must be holders of Kenya Utalii college certificate or Diploma from recognized institutions.

In addition the applicant must have at least three (3) years working experience in 4 star hotels and above.

Attractive remuneration packages for the above positions will be negotiated with successful candidates.

If you meet the requirements and are self driven, proactive with an eye to details and up to the challenge, please submit your CV and application letter via email to: kibet.patrick @ gmail.com to reach him on or before 25th January 2010.

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Labels: Chef, Hospitality, Housekeeping and Laundry, Office AdministrationAcademic Staff Exchange Programme within Members of the Inter University Council for East Africa.The Inter-University Council for East Africa is pleased to announce to member universities in the Republic of Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania and Uganda, that with assistance of DAAD and governments of the Partner States of the East African Community, limited funds are available to sponsor exchange of teaching staff among them.

The objective of the programme:

The objectives of the programme are to promote the visiting of academic staff between and among IUCEA member universities for the purpose of teaching, research, graduate supervision and external examination.

Eligibility

* IUCEA member universities of any category of membership (full or associate) who are in good standing with regards to payment of their annual subscriptions.

Minimum Requirements

Participants in this programme shall be lecturers with at least 5 years experience and shall be holders of the PhD degree.

However, lecturers in the Performing and Fine Arts, Medicine or Veterinary Medicine who possess academic qualifications up to Master's degree may also apply.

External examiners must have reached the level of Senior Lecturer in their home universities.

Duration

Ideally, the Visiting lecturer should plan to teach at a member University outside his/her country within any other Partner State of the East African Community.

The visiting lecturer may stay away from home institution for a period ranging from two weeks to a full semester (14 weeks).

External examiners will be expected to complete their assignments in one week.

Financial Support

IUCEA will provide ground and air transport as needed.

Where air transport is needed IUCEA provide economy class air ticket to the applicant and a monthly honorarium of up to $1,700.

The external examiners shall be given travel support as above plus an honorarium of US$ 500 for the visit.

Obligation of Home/Host Institution

The home institution of the visiting lecturer shall maintain the payment of his/her salary and benefits for the duration of his/her absence for the purpose of the exchange mission.

The host institution shall cater for the local expenses of the visiting lecturer including lodging, board and local transportation during his or her stay at the institution.

Application Procedure

Prospective exchange lecturers must be nominated by any member university that needs their services.

The head of department of the host institution shall apply through the faculty of Dean (on behalf of the Vice Chancellor) for the services of a Visiting lecturer in writing to the Executive Secretary of the Inter-University Council for East Africa.

The nomination letter should be submitted together with a duly completed and endorsed application form, curriculum vitae of the prospective exchange lecturer and a release letter from the host university.

Deadline for nominations: .

The deadline for nominations for the year 2010/2011 should be completed by February 19, 2010.

Voxiva, a leading global service provider of practical information solutions to strengthen public health and safety systems, seeks an energetic Business Analyst to fill a critical role bridging system design and delivery efforts between its internal teams and its clients.

As a member of the Operations Team, the Analyst will largely provide functional support for various applications by serving as the main liaison between business users and technical teams to identify analyze and translate business needs into system specifications utilizing his/her experience in enterprise-wide requirements definition and management systems and methodologies.

Reporting to the Business Analyst Manager this position requires both a focus on understanding client’s needs and the skill to translate those into working configurations in line with an existing solution framework.

Key Selection Criteria

* A minimum of 3-5 years in a business analyst or consulting environment, preferably within roles responsible for client-facing requirements gathering, business analysis, project management and/or coordination dealing with the design and development of web-based information solutions. * 3+ years direct experience conducting process analysis, requirements definition, use case analysis, and implementation/deployment management. * Strong analytical and product management skills required, including a thorough understanding of interpreting customer business needs and translating them into application and operational requirements. * Experience in designing and/or supporting solutions for low-resource environments. * Familiarity with telephony IVR applications is desirable. * Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with a culturally diverse group of clients and internal staff to include executives, managers, subject matter experts and software developers and engineers. * Fluent in English and local language is a plus. * Willingness and flexibility to travel internationally extensively for either short or long term assignments. * Experience in general public health, epidemiology and international development sectors is desirable. * Bachelor’s Degree required; Master’s Degree or Doctorate a plus.

Senior Technical Officer-Monitoring & Evaluation, Orphans and Vulnerable Children (OVC) Program JobFamily Health International (FHI) is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving lives, knowledge, and understanding worldwide through a highly diversified program of research, education, and services in HIV/AIDS prevention, care and treatment, reproductive health, and infectious diseases.

We are seeking qualified Tanzanian National candidates for the following position:

The STO M&E will provide technical leadership by designing and developing monitoring and evaluation (M&E) systems and procedures for the USAID-funded Coordinated Orphans and Vulnerable Children (OVC) Care Program.

This includes establishing an M&E system for data collecting, analyzing, and reporting on key process, outcome and impact indicators for the program.

* Provide technical oversight for design, development, planning, implementation and capacity-building of M&E components of the program. * Develop a Performance Monitoring Plan (PMP) for the program and ensure it is utilized in developing M&E systems for the program. * Manage and assist the program in data collection, verification, analysis and report writing. * Participate in resource development and other writing on assigned area activities * Conduct analysis of program implementation to identify areas of weakness or opportunity vis a vis the appropriate M&E strategy and guidelines. * Analyze data sets and technical assessment findings. * Provide leadership and team building at the project level.

Minimum Requirements

* BS/BA in public health or related field, and 7-9 years relevant experience in HIV/AIDS, child survival or family planning with international development programs, or MS/MA/MPH in public health or related field, and 5 - 7 years relevant experience or PhD, MD or similar degree with 3 - 5 years relevant experience . * Has sensitivity to cultural diversity and understanding of the political and ethical issues in * Can interpret data and draw appropriate conclusions about their significance and relevance to public health. * Is familiar with donor-funded programs and communication styles. Experience with USAID-funded program a plus. * Has relevant computer software skills * Ability to travel domestically and/or internationally at least 25%.

Programme Officer Job VacancyOur Client is a local faith based Non Governmental Organization with operations around Kajiado North area in the suburbs of Nairobi.

The thematic area of focus is HIV/AIDS with a bias towards supporting women and children.

Programme Officer

The position is responsible for the prudent management of the programme’s work which is consistent with the strategic direction of the organization, delivering specific objectives and making a significant contribution to the development and articulation of the programmes, championing learning and sharing with colleagues internally and externally and ensuring that the programme has adequate resources to deliver to an appropriate quality and achieve defined influencing targets. The right candidate must be a born-again Christian.

1. Major Duties and Responsibilities:

Strategic Direction and Policy Influencing

* To address all programme strategy objectives that address clearly articulated problems and issues which have significant impact on poverty reduction. * To develop programme and project hypotheses that contributes to the understanding and resolution of identified problems/issues in sync with the organization’s strategic direction. * To develop, and influencing strategy, sets out how knowledge and information accrued will be utilized to achieve desired impacts * To take lead in synthesizing the contribution that the programme is making to the organization growth and development.

Programme Planning and Management

* To develop new work towards the programme strategic goals and direction consistent with the established and recognized procedures regarding approaches and methodologies. * To oversee project work-plans, including activity descriptions and timeliness as well as quality. * To track projects’ progress and make alterations (in consultation with social workers) and the management team where necessary to enhance delivery. * To mentor the development and maintenance of good relations with beneficiaries, partners and donors. * To identify and develop new project ideas and strategic opportunities leading to the development of funding proposals * To keep abreast of new or shifting specialist knowledge and paradigms (technological, methodological or developmental) that relate to programme work; and share the same with programme team and the organization as a whole.

Fundraising, Financial and Asset Management

* To ensure that programmes have adequate funding to implement a portfolio of strategically coherent projects within the region * To proactively scout for new funding avenues; help in preparing and submitting proposals in liaison with appropriate units within the organization. * To keep track on project spend and advise project managers accordingly. * To be ultimately responsible for the financial performance of all work within the programme.

Quality Assurance and Knowledge Management

* To ensure all projects within the programme are designed and implemented to the highest standards possible and in line with the organization’s strategy, guidelines and protocols. * To ensure quality assurance in all aspects of programme work. * To ensure all projects are providing learning outputs to the organization. * To encourage lesson-learning and experience sharing within the programme unit and across the organization

Representation and Networking

* To develop and maintain a network of peers and professional contacts within and outside the organization for exchange of ideas and information in general. * To represent the organization in professional forums and actively seek avenues for sharing the organization’s experiences and lessons learnt in programmes.

Monitoring and Evaluation

* Develop framework/methodologies for impact monitoring and assessment. * Manage the monitoring, evaluation and reporting functions of the organizations’ activities and assess M&E reports, managing the standards and quality criteria for reporting system both internally and externally. * Set up an implementation system for guiding project planning, monitoring and evaluation within a development context. * Develop, maintain and manage appropriate database systems for monitoring and evaluation. * Ensure compliance and meeting deadlines for reporting. * Disseminate and use evaluation findings and follow-up implementation of evaluation recommendations.

2. Other Duties

* Participate in the morning devotions with the staff members and beneficiaries. * Coordinate the programme staff meetings. * Oversee the day to day programme related activities at the centre. * Perform any other duties as assigned from time to time.

3. Qualifications

(The knowledge, skills and abilities may be acquired through a combination of formal schooling, self-education, prior experience, or on-the-job training)

* Bachelor’s degree in social or Community development studies. * Specialized Training/Professional Qualifications * Post graduate diploma in community work * Advanced training in governance, leadership and management * Training in planning, monitoring and evaluation * Training in financial management

4. Requisite Competencies

* Thorough knowledge of community development and social work * Knowledge of policy influencing and advocacy * Excellent writing and reporting skills * Good Knowledge and understanding of development issues affecting local communities. * Ability to think strategically and operate under pressure * Good communication skills and fluent in both written and spoken English and Kiswahili * Ability to work with minimal supervision and portray good management/coordination acumen. * Current knowledge on HIV/AIDS and best practices * Basic counseling skills

Desirable

* Experience in various management roles: including budgetary control and planning. * Computer literate, in particular knowledgeable in Word processing and spread sheets * Ability to work in a team * Ability to pay attention to detail and report accurately. * Self driven individual who is diligent, honest, disciplined and responsible * Demonstrate good leadership skills with the ability to work under no supervision. * A love for community and a heart to serve are critical for this position

5. Relevant Job Experience

* Over three (3) years relevant experience working in a community development programme two (2) of which should have been in a management position.

6. Contacts Arising From the Job

(List contacts which exert significant influence on the work of the jobholder)

The position makes recommendations to the Senior Programs officer on issues that relate to the programme management and operations.

8. Special Working Conditions

* Occasionally works long hours and attends meetings in the evenings and outside the normal working area.

If you meet the above criteria, and would like to be a part of the team, please send an application with a detailed C.V stating the position you are applying for, your experience, present employer, present position, current remuneration, testimony in Jesus, list of at least 3 referees, day-time telephone numbers and email address to :- jobs @ truenorthcareermap.com on or before Friday, January 29th, 2010.

Only short listed candidates will be acknowledged

Health Officer Job VacancyOur Client is a local faith based Non Governmental Organization with operations around Kajiado North area in the suburbs of Nairobi.

The thematic area of focus is HIV/AIDS with a bias towards supporting women and children.

Health Officer

The position is responsible for providing administrative support and supervising the day-to-day operations of the comprehensive care clinic and ensuring efficient and effective delivery of service to the clients.

The right candidate must be a born-again Christian.

1. Major Duties and Responsibilities:

General and Committee

* In charge of the day to day operations and running of the clinic. * Ensure that the clinic complies with legal and statutory requirements. * Implement changes to the running of the clinic as directed by the management of the organization. * Competent in all areas of nursing.

Maintaining Quality Operations of the Clinic

* Post notices. * Submit weekly returns regarding various operations of the clinic to the management. * Ensure that the set targets are met and keep the staff motivated to see the goals realized. * Ensure that the set SOPS are operationalized and followed through.

Financial Management

* Prepare the annual budget and submit to the church for approval in line with the organization’s budgeting calendar. * Monitor the monthly performance of the budget and provide regular updates to management. * Provide periodic financial reports to the management. * Overall in charge of income collected from sales at the clinic and ensure timely remission to finance and administration department.

Manage the Supplies and Procurement Process

* In consultations with the clinic nurse, prepare supplies for packaging by volunteers. * In consultations with the clinical officer, pharmacist and lab technologists, prepare orders for the clinic. * Supervise annual review of drug list. * Prepare a new “cost of delivery” sheet depending on new MEDS price list or laboratory purchases, and calculate monthly supplies charged for each clinic/laboratory/pharmacy. * Notify the clinic of drug changes (especially temporary ones).

Management of Staff

* Overall supervision of staff including the recruitment process, discipline and exit in consultation with the management of the organization. * Ensure that the registration of staff under them to the respective professional affiliate bodies is up to date. * Draw the annual leave roster by end of January each year and ensure that it is effectively managed. * Ensure that the monthly work roster is prepared by the 15th of the previous month. * Ensure that the clinic holds regular staff meetings.

Laboratory

* Responsible for supervision of laboratory personnel and supplies.

Networking and Collaboration

* Maintain good line of communication with donors, partners and collaborating agencies. * Maintain close working relations with other like-minded organizations working in the same catchments area of the clinic. * Develop and maintain good relations with individuals, institutions and corporate organizations willing to sponsor initiatives of the clinic such as the medical camps.

2. Other Duties

* Participate in Beacon’s other programmes eg medical camps, sports extravaganzas, holiday Bible clubs and other business and public relation activities * Participate in the morning devotions with the staff members * Prepare necessary schedules for the department to work efficiently. * Any other duties that may be assigned.

3. Qualifications

(The knowledge, skills and abilities may be acquired through a combination of formal schooling, self-education, prior experience, or on-the-job training)

* KSCE with a minimum grade C * Specialized Training/Professional Qualifications * Holds a higher diploma in NURSING * Kenya Registered NURSE * Must be registered with the Nursing Council

4. Requisite Competencies

* Must be diligent, honest and responsible * Ability to impart knowledge to trainees at different literacy levels especially during health education sessions * Demonstrate strong leadership skills maintaining high morale among staff * Ability to offer quality services at all times to all patients at the comprehensive care centre. * Good spoken and written English and Kiswahili. * Good interpersonal and communication skills * Ability to work with minimal supervision. * Experience in outpatient setting with a bias in community environment. * Must be a strategic thinker. * Organized and a good time manager -being able to balance the immediate needs of the clinic and tasks behind the scene like reports * Encourager- being able to unite the team (the clinical staff) towards a common goal and make sure everyone is healthy while working towards that goal (making sure staff is feeling supported) * Communication- being able to communicate well with the administration and also with the team. Keeping the lines of communication open between staff and admin * Must have a high aptitude and IQ

5. Relevant Job Experience

* At least five (5) years relevant experience in a similar position

6. Contacts Arising From the Job

(List contacts which exert significant influence on the work of the jobholder)

Within the Organization

* All staff. * Volunteers. * Members and congregants.

Outside the Organization

* Patients * Clients * Donors/partners * Collaborating agencies * Ministry of Health * Nursing Council of Kenya * Nairobi City Council * Kenya Expanded Programme on Immunization (KEPI) * MEDS and other suppliers of drugs and services. * Other community organizations working in the area.

7. Authority/Decision Making

* The position involves making recommendation to the management on issues relating to management of the clinic.

8. Special Working Conditions

* The position requires the incumbent to at times work odd hours. Always works on call. Periodically exposed to adverse weather conditions and risky situations

If you meet the above criteria, and would like to be a part of the team, please send an application with a detailed C.V stating the position you are applying for, your experience, present employer, present position, current remuneration, testimony in Jesus, list of at least 3 referees, day-time telephone numbers and email address to :- jobs @ truenorthcareermap.com on or before Friday, January 29th, 2010.

Only short listed candidates will be acknowledged

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Labels: Community Development, Health and Medical Services, NGO and UN Jobs, Religion and Faith Based JobsKOMAZA Agroforestry Kilifi NGO JobsKOMAZA is a social enterprise working to permanently end rural poverty by developing sustainable economic opportunities for smallholder farmers living in East Africa's unfertile and drought-prone regions.

Founded in 2006 and based in Kenya, the organization's innovative grassroots model dramatically boosts household income and wealth for rural families by equipping them with resources, knowledge and market linkages to produce high-value crops on their previous degraded land.

Working through a village-based extension network, KOMAZA reduces start-up costs and barriers to market entry by providing poor farmers with crop inputs and tools on credit, ongoing training and support, as well as complete vertically integrated value chain services and market access opportunities.

KOMAZA is a registered 501(c)(3) charitable non-profit organization in the United States and is incorporated in the State of California.

Learn more at www.KOMAZA.org.

KOMAZA has ambitious growth plans this year and seeks talented individuals to help build a world class organization.

We are actively recruiting talented professionals and/or exceptional recent university graduates to serve in a variety of functional areas.

Interested and qualified sales person are required to apply with their CV only, NO attachments, just paste your CV as soon as possible to isaacmwihia @ yahoo.com before 29th Jan 2010.

A driving license is a plus.African Wildlife Foundation (AWF) Employment OpportunitiesThe African Wildlife Foundation (AWF), an international conservation organizationheadquartered in Nairobi, Kenya, invites applications from suitably qualified Tanzanians for the following positions:

1. Grants Manager

The successful candidate will be an integral member of AWF’s program management team, ensuring successful oversight, monitoring and reporting of the 4-year grant for AWF work in the Maasai Steppe and Kilimanjaro Heartlands in Tanzania.

This position will also carry out grant management activities for other grants being implemented in the Masaai Steppe Heartland.

The position reports to the Maasai Steppe Heartland Director and will be based in Arusha, Tanzania.

The successful candidate would:

* Support Maasai Steppe and Kilimanjaro Heartland in managing overall grant implementation, tracking activities and outputs against the agreed budgets * Work with Heartland management to ensure that program staff and systems work effectively to deliver sound Program management and implementation * Provides overall support to Heartland teams to develop and implement annual program implementation plans agree * Establish the necessary financial tracking processes to ensure full compliance with donor requirements among others

Qualifications

* Masters’ degree in Business Administration, Project Management or related field; or * At least 5 years relevant working experience, 2 years within a donor funded program in a conservation or development setting. * Demonstrated knowledge of grant management principles, including U.S. government funding * Experience in communicating complex financial information to a non-financial audience

2. Enterprise Officer

The successful candidate will support enterprise management activities for ongoing enterprises in Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs) being implemented in the Maasai Steppe and Kilimanjaro Heartland Programs.

The position reports to the Maasai Steppe Heartland Director and will be based in Arusha, Tanzania.

The successful candidate would:

* Develop and help implement Heartland Enterprise Strategy, monitor the performance and evaluate the effectiveness and impacts of AWF’s support to community conservation enterprises * Identify new conservation enterprise projects through developing and testing a range of enterprise options aimed at improving the economic returns to enable communities * Execute all due diligence and business planning processes for new enterprises. * Develop and structure all approved conservation enterprise projects * Manage and monitors all established conservation enterprise projects * Ensure timely reporting to the relevant officers and donors * Performs other additional enterprise management and project implementation activities as requested by Heartland Director.

Qualifications

* Masters degree in Business Administration, Enterprise Development, Project Management, Economics or related field or * Bachelors’ degree in the above mentioned fields with at least 5 years direct experience in Enterprise development * At least 3-5 years expertise in enterprise development in remote areas, and proven experience in implementing successful enterprise activities in challenging conditions * Demonstrated experience in project management including delivering on tight deadlines * Demonstrated experience working in the field with communities and private sector operators * Ability to communicate effectively with a wide group of collaborators, including proactive sharing of information and reporting * Proficiency in both Kiswahili and English (spoken and written) is required * As this position is heavily anchored in AWF’s conservation programs, the successful candidate must have a strong interest in and understanding of conservation.

A full job description is available on www.awf.org

Candidates who fully meet the above requirements should submit a cover letter, a detailed CV, including a daytime telephone contact and three referees to HumanResources @ awfke.org by January 31, 2009.

Only short-listed candidates shall be contacted.

The African Wildlife Foundation (AWF), an international conservation organizationheadquartered in Nairobi, Kenya, invites applications from suitably qualified Tanzanians for the Reduced Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation (REDD) Project to be implemented in the Kolo Forests in Kondoa District, Maasai Steppe Heartland as follows;

1. Project Coordinator

The successful candidate will be an integral member of AWF’s program management team, ensuring the overall, day-to-day supervision and management of a 3-year grant to advance AWF on Climate Change.

The position reports to the Maasai Steppe Heartland Director and will be based in Arusha, Tanzania with frequent travel to the field.

The successful candidate would:

* Support the overall, day-to-day supervision and management of the project * Prepare project work plans and reports * Serve as the lead relationship manager with partners including local, national and regional levels * Manage staff associated with the project * Prepare and submit expense reports, working with AWF’s Finance and Administration team in Arusha to ensure proper accounting of project funds * Lead the implementation of targeted actions within the annual work plan to ensure the project outputs are met and within the allowable budgets * Facilitate the production and dissemination of communications material to partners * Perform other additional management and project implementation activities as requested by Heartland Director.

Qualifications

* Masters’ degree in Climate Change, Forestry , Natural Resource Management (NRM), Ecological monitoring or related field * Demonstrated knowledge on climate change, particularly on mitigation, with specific reference to REDD * At least 5 years relevant working experience, 2 years within a donor funded program in a conservation or development setting * Demonstrated knowledge of project management * Experience in communicating complex project information to varied audience * Strong technical skills in report writing and using computer applications for data management * Must be flexible, culturally sensitive, and exude a “team” attitude * Must have excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to interact professionally with communities, staff, partners and donors * Self-driven with high attention to detail and ability to meet strict deadlines * Ability to work with minimal supervision * Strong interest in and understanding of conservation. * Willingness to travel to the field.

2. Community Development Officer

The successful candidate will mobilize the target beneficiary communities. The position reports to the Project Coordinator and will be based in Kondoa, Tanzania.

The successful candidate would:

* Mobilize participating communities in Kondoa District * Support implementation of community focused project outputs * Ensure a regular flow of information to partners * Liaise with AWF staff and partners on technical issues * Provide follow up support on capacity building exercises and Joint Forest Management implementation * Perform other functions as requested by Heartland Director and Project Coordinator.

Qualifications

* Bachelor’s degree in Community Development, Forestry, Natural Resource Management (NRM) , Conservation, Ecological monitoring or related field * At least 2 years relevant working experience, 1 year within a donor funded program in a conservation or development setting * Demonstrated knowledge of community facilitation * Strong skills in community mobilization, report writing and use of computer applications * Must be flexible, culturally sensitive, and exude a “team” attitude * Must have excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to interact professionally with local communities, staff, partners and donors * Self-driven with high attention to detail. * Ability to meet strict deadlines * Ability to work with minimal supervision * Strong interest in and understanding of conservation * Knowledge of Climate Change will be an added advantage

Candidates who fully meet the above requirements should submit a cover letter, a detailed CV, including a daytime telephone contact and three referees to HumanResources @ awfke.org by January 31, 2010.

Only short-listed candidates shall be contacted.

AWF is an equal opportunity employer and female candidates are encouraged to apply.